I believe this Committee should hold a hearing to examine implementation of that law.

I think that is a very good point, and I hope you do pursue that with the Secretary.

I hope you will also look at Central and South America as a way to use trade and investment opportunities to help shore up democracies and stability in our own hemisphere.

We are all thrilled that the President recognizes Chris's great talents and professionalism and has reached across the aisle to nominate him for this important position at the Department.

I hope that means you have taken NASA off your list of imperiled agencies.

I think your point is well taken, that really radio does do that, but are you saying you think there could be more investment in in-depth programming than is being done today?

I think that it is very important that this be a balanced consensus measure to address shippers and the rail industry concerns because both are very important to our economy.

I think it was the right decision that Secretary LaHood made.

I understand that the Corporation for Public Broadcasting is responsible for balanced and objective programming, and I will make every effort to make sure that radio and television continue to do that.

I know how important the role of safety for our country is in the NTSB.

This business about public service is to me emotional, particularly when you have to give up what you have to give up to come do it.